Professional Experience
Law Office of Lucille Des Jardins
Santa Cruz, California, 2019 – present
Areas of practice: estate planning, wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney and advance directives, elder law, conservatorships and guardianships, trust administration and probate.
Los Angeles and San Francisco Office, 1989 – 1999
Responsible for all stages of litigation, from case management, client communications, preparing motions, appellate briefs, to depositions. Counseled employers on various employment laws and policies. Drafted employment manuals, policies, employment contracts, settlement and severance agreements. Represented large employers such as Disney, Keebler and Bank of America, as well as smaller employers.
Professional Non-Legal Experience
Monarch Media – Project Manager and Design Team Lead 2009 – 2019
Scott Design – Project Manager 2004 – 2008
Volunteer Experience
Senior Citizens Legal Services – Volunteer Attorney 2019, Board Member 2020
Mayview Community Health Care Center, Palo Alto, Board Member 1997 – 2002
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles 1992 – 1994
Memberships and Affiliations
- State Bar of California, Member, SB# 144115
- Santa Cruz County Bar Association, Member
- Women Lawyers of Santa Cruz County, Member
Personal Interests
Nicki Nelson has two children, currently attending college. Nicki enjoys hiking, camping, and encaustic wax painting.
Education
JD, University of Texas School of Law, 1989, with honors
BA, History, University of Texas, 1985, magna cum laude